What is a Trust Protector and Should You Have One? Harry S. Margolis Trust protectors provide for oversight of trustees and the ability to modify trusts in the event of a change in the law or circumstances. Read More >>
6 Questions to Ask When You’ve Been Invited to be Trustee Harry S. Margolis Ask the right questions about your responsibilities, liability, compensation, and more before agreeing to serve as trustee. Read More >>
What Should a Trustee Do? Here’s Some Guidance Harry S. Margolis Trustees often make distribution decisions based on their own judgment, rather than the wishes of the grantor. Read More >>
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Trustee Harry S. Margolis Learn about factors to consider when choosing a trustee. Read More >>
The 3 Pitfalls of Joint Ownership for Estate Planning Harry S. Margolis There are many risks to using joint accounts for estate planning purposes rather than wills, trusts, and durable powers of attorney. Read More >>
Beware Beneficiary Designations – Massachusetts Estate Planning Harry S. Margolis Beneficiary designations, especially for IRAs and 401(k) plans, are often more important than wills. Read More >>
9 Potential Problems with Your Trust Harry S. Margolis A checklist for reviewing revocable living trusts to make sure that they are up to date and meet the grantor’s goals, including trustee and tax provisions. Read More >>
How Can Family Cohabiting and House Ownership Work? Harry S. Margolis When multiple generations live together, they need to ask questions about senior care and determine the best form of home ownership. Read More >>
Who Should You Choose as Trustee of a Special Needs Trust? Christina T. Vidoli A special needs trust can make a big difference in the life of a person with a disability. Read More >>
Special Needs Trustees Beware! Harry S. Margolis In Liranzo v. LI Jewish Education/Research, BNY Mellon, the trustee of a special needs trusts is held liable for misspending trust property Read More >>